[Edu-sig] Computer Languages via Immersion Experiences
Kirby Urner
urnerk at qwest.net
Tue Oct 26 03:35:15 CEST 2004
> As it happens I don't consider myself to being making a judgment.
>
You:
"Perhaps irrevocably **prejudiced** by Mr. Kay's decision to wittingly
or unwittingly assist Disney in their effort to become a force in
education for dollars, I for one feel little affinity with the
Squeak community." [italics added]
http://mail.python.org/pipermail/edu-sig/2004-October/003991.html
Dictionary:
prej.u.dice ( P ) Pronunciation Key (prj-ds)
n.
1.
1. An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without
knowledge or examination of the facts.
2. A preconceived preference or idea.
2. The act or state of holding unreasonable preconceived judgments or
convictions. See Synonyms at predilection.
3. Irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular group, race, or
religion.
4. Detriment or injury caused to a person by the preconceived,
unfavorable conviction of another or others.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=prejudiced&r=67
Me:
I'd say the definition fits. Definitely adverse judgment is involved, by
your own earlier admission.
Nice try though.
Kirby
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